When kids are asking you if they can please play a math game then you know its a fun one. Especially if the game isn't from a store and can be easily made a home for very little time or money like these clothespin turkey math games! A simple paper plate turkey becomes a hands on game that helps kids practice math skills. Put them in a resealable bag and you'll have a fun busy bag activity you can use for quiet time or take with you on the … [Read more...]
Edible Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
Happy National Play Dough Day! Yep. It's totally a real thing. And we're celebrating with a brand new play dough recipe--edible pumpkin pie play dough! We love play dough and we love science experiments so we experimented with coming up with a pumpkin pie play dough that was totally edible and not just non-toxic. After some testing we came up with one that worked! Edible Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Recipe 2 tablespoons pumpkin flavored … [Read more...]
Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids
Making Halloween fun and memorable does not have to be a lot of work! You can easily make these healthy Halloween snacks for kids in minutes. Yes, minutes! The trick is to take what you would already be making and give it a Halloween twist to impress your kids and get them excited about making healthy choices! Thank you to Nestlé® Pure Life® for sponsoring this post. I love the idea of making Halloween fun and easy for families! Healthy … [Read more...]
25 Fun Fourth of July Activities
These patriotic Fourth of July activities take red, white, and blue fun to the next level! With everything from hand print crafts to noise makers to fun desserts this is a list you'll want to save and come back to all year long. Can't choose a favorite? Start now and work your way through the list to build excitement for the 4th! 25 Fourth of July Activities These Fourth of July activities are great to do with families or groups because … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Handprint Craft
SPRING is here! I know this because when I step outside all I see is yellow. Pollen is everywhere and there is no escaping it. I look forward to being able to breathe again when the pollen clears up. Luckily spring does not only bring pollen with it but Easter too...and it is coming up fast! I love gathering some craft supplies and creating holiday crafts with my kids. So with Easter approaching it was time to make some cute Easter Bunny … [Read more...]
Rainbow Jell-O in a Jar Recipe
Rainbow Jell-O Jars are a fun way to brighten anyone’s day! They are the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day, birthdays, holidays, rainy days, and sunny days—you can’t go wrong with anything rainbow colored. Rainbow Jell-O Recipe Ingredients: 6 small boxes of Jell-O in rainbow colors 2 cups of sour cream or Greek yogurt Boiling water and cold water Whipped cream Colored sprinkles Dozen 4 ounce jelly jars (we used the wide … [Read more...]
A Process Art Activity Kids Can’t Resist
Process art projects are always fun for kids because they are about the process and not the end result. They love using their own creativity to make something without worrying about what their creation "should" look like. Process art sounds fancy but all it really means is letting explore materials without having to adhere to a certain end product. It's great for fostering creativity and making dinner. Yep. Process art engages kids and allows you time … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...I cannot help but think of that song while I sit here looking at these DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags. Tis the season for Christmas crafts at my house. It is one of my favorite times of the year to craft with my children. There are so many wonderful Christmas crafts you can make with the kids. I really love that this craft is also a gift bag we can share with family and friends. We had a lot of fun … [Read more...]